6 Paragraphs
This section contains editorial rules on how to create paragraphs:
6.1 Use paragraphs to structure the text (ASM-74)
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Use a new paragraph for each new thought or statement.
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Insert an empty line in between to create a new paragraph.
Exceptions
There are no exceptions.
Example
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This is a first thought in the first paragraph. And this deepens the first thought. This is a second thought in the following paragraph.
Result
This is a first thought in the first paragraph. And this deepens the first thought.
This is a second thought in the following paragraph.
Source
ASAM specific rule.
6.2 Just add one sentence per line (ASM-25)
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Insert a line break after each sentence.
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Do not add manual line breaks inside sentences.
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Apply this rule on paragraphs and list items.
Instructions
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"Only hit 'enter' after a period ('.'), but make sure to hit 'enter' after a period."
Exceptions
There are no exceptions.
Example
Code
This is the first sentence. This is the second sentence. This is the third sentence. * This is the first sentence of the element. This is the second sentence of the element. * This is the second element. * This is the third element.
Result
This is the first sentence. This is the second sentence. This is the third sentence.
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This is the first sentence of the element. This is the second sentence of the element.
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This is the second element.
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This is the third element.
Source
ASAM specific rule.
6.3 Do not use manual line breaks (ASM-75)
Exceptions
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Use manual line breaks in tables to insert a second paragraph into a table cell.
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Use manual line breaks in lists to start explanations in a new line.
Example
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|=== |First paragraph in a table cell. + Second paragraph in a table cell. |===
* Useful for lists + Detailed explanations begin in a new line after the main list element.
Result
First paragraph in a table cell. |
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Useful for lists
Detailed explanations begin in a new line after the main list element.
Source
ASAM specific rule.